“Prose may carry a load of ill-defined matters like a ship. But poetry is the machine which drives it, pruned to a perfect economy.”
Quote by William Carlos Williams
Work
The Collected Poems of William Carlos Williams: 1939-1962
This volume includes a selection of poems that showcase Williams's unique style and thematic concerns, reflecting his observations of everyday life and his exploration of the human condition. more
Author
William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams was an American poet born on September 17, 1883, and died on March 4, 1963. His poetry style emphasized colloquialism and the depiction of everyday life, which had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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